I have a Toshiba PCX2500 Cable Modem (Earthlink ISP). I purchased a Linksys PAP2 and realized that I would need an ethernet switch (or router) to complete the connections. I purchased and installed a DLink DSS 5+ ethernet switch, plugged the Cable modem and the PAP2 into the switch and ran a cable to the PC. Internet works fine, PAP2 never fully connects (blinking lights, not updating) I connected my PCX2500 Modem directly to the PAP2 adapter to ensure that the PAP2 was working. I got dialtone, solid LED lights and successfully made several calls. I then reinstalled the ethernet switch and had the same results as the topic: dialtone, no solid LEDs. I contacted tech support and after 40 minutes I was told to port forward my device. I need some assistance. Sshould I return the switch and purchase a router?

Thanks in advance and I apologize if this topic has already been covered but I sis a search for the toshiba PCX2500 and did not find anything related to an ethernet switch

i didnt read up one the product you bought, but if its just a switch, you need 2 public IP addressed, and it would work.

Yup. THe blinking lights mean the PAP2 is not getting an IP address. You only have 1 public IP address and it is assigned to the computer so that the PAP2 never sees an internet connection. You need a router (Linksys RT31P2) is a router and phone adapter in one and we can send it out to you if you call.

i didnt read up one the product you bought, but if its just a switch, you need 2 public IP addressed, and it would work.

Yup. THe blinking lights mean the PAP2 is not getting an IP address. You only have 1 public IP address and it is assigned to the computer so that the PAP2 never sees an internet connection. You need a router (Linksys RT31P2) is a router and phone adapter in one and we can send it out to you if you call.

Thanks for the quick response . Since I already have the PAP2 pgone adapter, I will exchange the DLink Ethernet switch for a DLink DI-604 router and let you know the results.